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My gross-motor sensory-seeking kiddos are IN LOVE with their new beanbag.\r\n My students and I are so excited to have the materials we need to \"get our wiggles out\" and \"calm ourselves\" right in our classroom.\r\n\r\nIt has been fun watching them enjoy their new beanbag and release some extra energy.\r\n\r\nAgain, you donors are amazing and we are so grateful for you each of you.","fullyFundedDate":1746704461165,"projectUrl":"project/beanie-bag-babies/9223696/","projectTitle":"Beanie-Bag Babies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jolly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3628123_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658845802472","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-kjolly"},{"teacherId":3628123,"projectId":9170358,"letterContent":"Wow, what a difference generosity makes! Thank you all for your contribution to our \"This and That\" project! Each of my students have had multiple opportunities to use the new materials and the organization tools have made our classroom/bathroom area so clean and neat! My kids are learning to brush their teeth and keep their toothbrushes clean with their toothbrush covers. In addition to enjoying the act toothbrushing, my students are learning how to use more tools/materials like the dish cloths to wipe down our dinging table after meals. This is helping them build skills that they can use both at home or a future place of employment. Again, thank you all so much for helping get my students the materials they need to succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1746471698181,"projectUrl":"project/this-and-that/9170358/","projectTitle":"This and That","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jolly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3628123_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658845802472","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-kjolly"},{"teacherId":9572591,"projectId":8556547,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support! My students were thrilled when they saw the new materials for the first time. I introduced them during sensory time, and their faces lit up with excitement as they explored everything. Some began tracing their names on the writing boards, while others practiced saying the alphabet using the sensory letters. The sensory wall panels and balls were also a favorite students loved the different textures and enjoyed using them in a calming, playful way. These new resources have already made a meaningful impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1727197955275,"projectUrl":"project/the-sensory-modulation-room/8556547/","projectTitle":"The Sensory Modulation Room","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cousin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9572591_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y100&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718853516840","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9572591"},{"teacherId":8005628,"projectId":7633036,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, our students now have access to a collection of rich and engaging books that reflect their lives, cultures, and dreams.\r\n\r\nMany of the children I serve come from under-resourced communities, and for some, this is their very first time owning or reading books that feature characters who look like them or share similar experiences. Your gift has helped to build not only our classroom library, but also our students' confidence, curiosity, and love for reading.\r\n\r\nRepresentation matters. When our African American and Hispanic students see themselves in the pages of a book—celebrated, valued, and empowered—it sends a powerful message: Your story matters. Thanks to you, our students are being affirmed every day and are developing the literacy skills they need to thrive.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a real and lasting impact, and we are deeply grateful. Thank you for believing in our kids and investing in their futures.","fullyFundedDate":1695844341848,"projectUrl":"project/with-literacy-and-justice-for-all/7633036/","projectTitle":"With Literacy and Justice for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Antwi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/antwimiles"},{"teacherId":9490435,"projectId":9057256,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your support and generosity. Thanks to your kindness, my kindergarten ESL/ELL inclusion classroom has been enriched with new resources that make a meaningful difference in my students' learning experiences. One simple yet powerful addition—the rocking chair—has profoundly impacted our daily routine and engagement.\r\n\r\nThe rocking chair has become a cornerstone of our classroom, serving multiple roles in helping my students feel comfortable, engaged, and excited about learning. It provides a calming presence, easing any anxieties my young learners may have as they navigate new vocabulary and language structures. During read-aloud sessions, the rocking motion helps draw students into the story, making learning more dynamic and immersive.\r\n\r\nThis chair has also become a trusted space for small-group and one-on-one instruction, where students can receive personalized support while feeling safe and encouraged. The gentle rhythm of the chair fosters an inviting learning environment, allowing students to focus and build their confidence as they interact with new materials.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create a classroom where students feel nurtured, engaged, and excited to learn every day. Thank you for investing in their education and helping to provide resources that make a lasting impact. Your support is truly appreciated, and we are so grateful for the difference you are making in our students' lives.","fullyFundedDate":1736948719381,"projectUrl":"project/creating-calming-effects-through-rocking/9057256/","projectTitle":"Creating Calming Effects through Rocking","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hogan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9490435_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y256&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710465893128","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9490435"},{"teacherId":9490435,"projectId":8782477,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing and helping me get the circle time rug for my class.\r\nThe new circle time rug is a designated area where my students can gather comfortably. This space is clearly defined within the classroom to signal the children that it is time for group activities. The rug is visually appealing, featuring bright colors and patterns that attract the children's attention and create an inviting atmosphere.\r\nWe begin our day with a welcome song or greeting activity while seated on the rug. This helped to establish familiarity and comfort, allowing my students to feel secure in their environment.\r\nWe also utilize the circle time rug to introduce new materials or resources while I\r\ndemonstrate how to use them. Our new circle time rug provides an excellent platform for teaching social skills such as taking turns, listening, and respecting others' opinions.\r\n\r\nMy students were ecstatic when they came into the class and the new rug was on full display. They had many questions. \r\nI really can't thank you enough for helping me achieve my goal of getting my new circle time rug. It has created an enriching environment conducive to learning and development.","fullyFundedDate":1733280627863,"projectUrl":"project/circle-of-friends-learning-rug/8782477/","projectTitle":"Circle of Friends Learning Rug","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hogan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9490435_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y256&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710465893128","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9490435"},{"teacherId":9490435,"projectId":8934751,"letterContent":"I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous contributions towards our classroom essentials. Your support plays a crucial role in creating an enriching learning environment for our students.\r\nThe new supplies have already made a noticeable difference in our daily activities. Students are more excited about participating in lessons, and they have expressed their appreciation for the tools that help them explore new concepts. The comfortable seating arrangements you helped fund have also contributed significantly to their ability to focus and feel at ease while learning. \r\nOnce again, thank you for your generosity and commitment to our classroom community. Your involvement makes a significant difference in the lives of our students, and I am grateful for your partnership in their education. Together, we can continue to foster an environment where every child feels valued and inspired.","fullyFundedDate":1731282259081,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-shipment-2024-11-1/8934751/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials Shipment: 2024-11-10","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hogan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9490435_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y256&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710465893128","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9490435"},{"teacherId":9490435,"projectId":8748398,"letterContent":"The implementation of our new literacy centers in the classroom has enhanced my students' reading, writing, and comprehension skills through the targeted activities. These centers provide a structured environment where my students can engage with literacy tasks independently or collaboratively, catering to their diverse learning needs.\r\nUsing the new literacy centers effectively involves careful planning around my student's needs, integrating relevant materials, and fostering an environment conducive to independent learning and collaboration. My goal was to create meaningful experiences that enhance literacy development across various dimensions reading comprehension, writing proficiency, language acquisition, and social skills and I must say these learning centers did just that.\r\nMy students were so excited to receive these in our classroom and made a world of difference when I put them in small groups for collaboration.","fullyFundedDate":1726099138365,"projectUrl":"project/ms-hogans-sounds-reading-skills-phon/8748398/","projectTitle":"Ms. Hogan's Sounds & Reading Skills Phonemic Awareness Adventure","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hogan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9490435_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y256&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710465893128","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9490435"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_107643","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1076,"numTeachers":93,"percentFrplEligible":87,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":12,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":83,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":61.6,"schoolId":107643,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Graves Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Graves Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/georgia/gwinnett-county-public-schools/graves-elementary-school-opening-august-2015-/107643"}